Change. What a funny concept. We all claim to believe in change being good, yet so many of us aggressively oppose it, myself included....
Everyone tells us we are not alone, to reach out to our friends and spend time with trustworthy people when we are feeling depressed,...
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After my suicide attempt and years of struggling with depression, I've found some pretty reliable ways to give myself a strong dose of self-love during my darkest moments.
Samantha
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I felt that mental illness was a blemish on my image, the equivalent of getting an F in school.
Lindsey
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After struggling with an eating disorder for years, I needed a gentle exercise that helped me strengthen my muscles and my mind.
Megan
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It is difficult to even put into words the affect that a supportive, compassionate community can have on esteem, identity, and recovery. These tips may help you find yours.
Anna
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Growing up, I never thought I was gay. As a child, surrounded by the stories of Disney princesses and The Notebook, I developed romantic tunnel vision, seeing the only path to happiness as one that ended like the stories I so happily devoured. My avid imagination spurred my fantasies into intricate tales of me and […]
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When we put out a call for summer YM Bloggers, FIFTY (yep, 5-0) of you wanted to volunteer. Picking these six amazing bloggers— Anna, Detrick, Lindsey, Maya, Megan and Samantha— was no easy feat. I think you will fall in love with their stories, relate to their advice, and come away feeling with the feeling […]
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